Effect of PEG-200 and Tween-20 on photoisomerization of 1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazoles in toluene
作者:Pallab Gayen、Chittaranjan Sinha
DOI:10.1016/j.saa.2012.08.052
日期:2012.12
The photoisomerization of 1-alkyl-2-(arylazo)imidazole, trans-to-cis, has been studied in the matrix of PEG-200 and Tween-20 in toluene medium by UV light irradiation. The trans and cis-isomers have different absorption spectra. The cis-to-trans isomerization proceeds slowly in visible light irradiation while it is appreciably fast in thermal process. The rate of trans-to-cis isomerization is decreased by 30-60% in presence of PEG-200 and Tween-20. The quantum yield of the photoisomerization is also decreased by 35-55% and follows the rate sequence: free state > PEG-200-phase > Tween-20 phase. The activation energy (E-a) of cis -> trans, thermal backward isomerization, is reduced in PEG-200 and Tween-20 phase following free state > PEG-200-phase > Tween-20-phase. The branched polyhydroxo structure of Tween-20 may help to wrap the polar photochrome more efficiently than major ether functionalized PEG-200 and stabilizes trans-isomer. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.